Lead Service Technician

Divcon Controls; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Disability Coverage

Flexible PTO

Field-based Benefits

Job summary

Divcon Controls is seeking a Lead Service Technician to provide on-site service, troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for Delta Controls BAS. You will be the primary technical resource for the team, troubleshoot customer issues, and assist with quotes alongside the Service Manager.

You will work with Field Service Manager and VP of Service to identify training opportunities, coordinate access, and ensure workmanship aligns with Divcon standards and customer needs. Travel locally is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience with Delta Controls (preferred) or similar BAS platforms.
• Advanced understanding of HVAC equipment, control devices, and BAS field wiring.
• Advanced networking knowledge (IP addressing, BACnet, MSTP).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, control drawings, and point lists.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of Delta Controls BAS, including controllers, sensors, actuators, and networked devices.
• Support commissioning, system startups, point-to-point verification, and functional testing under guidance of engineering or senior technicians.
• Respond to service calls, alarms, and customer-reported issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform firmware updates, configuration changes, and minor programming adjustments as directed.
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance, system inspections, and health checks.
• Identify failing or at-risk components and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with system optimization to improve performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Serve as Divcon’s on-site representative, maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.
• Clearly explain system issues, findings, and corrective actions to customers in non-technical terms.
• Coordinate with customers regarding access, scheduling, and service completion.
• Accurately document service activities, findings, and resolutions in Divcon’s service management system.
• Record parts usage, system changes, and follow-up recommendations.
• Communicate recurring issues or improvement opportunities to service leadership and engineering teams.
• Work closely with Service Engineers, Project Teams, and Controls Engineers for advanced troubleshooting or escalations.
• Support handoff between project completion and ongoing service contracts.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate best practices, training and support for all technicians assigned to the Lead Service Technician team.
• Suggest training courses (external and internal) to leadership team for technicians.
• Assist office team in quoting new service work opportunities

Skills

Delta Controls BAS experience

HVAC equipment knowledge

Strong troubleshooting

Leadership abilities

Customer communication

Tools

Delta Controls

Tridium Niagara

Schneider

Siemens

Johnson Controls

Job description

About this position

About Divcon:
Divcon delivers integrated automation solutions for HVAC, lighting, energy, and mission-critical systems. Based in Dallas, Texas, we design and deploy intelligent platforms that boost performance, reduce energy use, and ensure reliability in commercial, industrial, and data center environments. Using advanced technologies such as Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC, our experienced team partners with clients to deliver tailored, on-time, and high-performance systems. From complex BMS and EPMS deployments to scalable building controls, we bring deep technical expertise and a relentless commitment to quality. We do more than build systems. We empower performance.

About the role:

The Lead Service Technician is responsible for providing on-site service, troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for Delta Controls Building Automation Systems (BAS). This role focuses on hands‑on field work, ensuring customer systems operate reliably, efficiently, and in accordance with Divcon standards.

This is a customer‑facing position requiring strong technical aptitude, practical problem‑solving skills, and a commitment to service excellence. The Lead Service Technician will be responsible for supporting the technicians assigned to their team as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting customer issues. Lead Service Technician will also provide feedback to sales on quotes to confirm appropriate pricing is delivered to customers. Lead Service Technician will work with Field Service Manager and VP of Service to identify training opportunities for themselves and their teams to grow their technicians technical aptitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of Delta Controls BAS, including controllers, sensors, actuators, and networked devices.
• Support commissioning, system startups, point‑to‑point verification, and functional testing under guidance of engineering or senior technicians.
• Respond to service calls, alarms, and customer‑reported issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform firmware updates, configuration changes, and minor programming adjustments as directed.
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance, system inspections, and health checks.
• Identify failing or at‑risk components and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with system optimization to improve performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Serve as Divcon’s on‑site representative, maintaining a professional and customer‑focused approach at all times.
• Clearly explain system issues, findings, and corrective actions to customers in non‑technical terms.
• Coordinate with customers regarding access, scheduling, and service completion.
• Accurately document service activities, findings, and resolutions in Divcon’s service management system.
• Record parts usage, system changes, and follow‑up recommendations.
• Communicate recurring issues or improvement opportunities to service leadership and engineering teams.
• Work closely with Service Engineers, Project Teams, and Controls Engineers for advanced troubleshooting or escalations.
• Support handoff between project completion and ongoing service contracts.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate best practices, training and support for all technicians assigned to the Lead Service Technician team.
• Suggest training courses (both external and internal) to leadership team for technicians.
• Assist office team in quoting new service work opportunities

Qualifications:

• 6+ Years experience with Delta Controls (preferred) or similar BAS platforms (Tridium Niagara, Schneider, Siemens, Johnson Controls).
• Advanced understanding of HVAC equipment, control devices, and BAS field wiring.
• Advanced networking knowledge (IP addressing, BACnet, MSTP).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, control drawings, and point lists.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.
• Experience with remote monitoring platforms or service desk support environment
• Previous experience performing corrective service or field diagnostics for BAS/HVAC systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold team members accountable.
• Strong training and coaching skills with the ability to effectively develop employees and support continuous learning

Physical Requirements:

• Requires frequent travel by car or plane as needed to job sites.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout job sites for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs and lifts as required
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and work in tight or confined spaces
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and materials up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, wiring, and small components
• Ability to work at heights and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions
• Visual keenness to read schematics, labels, and digital displays
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions
• Capability to safely operate hand and power tools

Benefits & Total Rewards:

• Opportunities for Growth

Hands‑on trainingandcareeradvancementin an explodingdata‑centerindustry.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Wecover100%ofindividualmedicalpremiumsandhelp offset the cost of family coverage.

• 401Kwith Employer Match

Eligible after 90 days, with company matching to help youinvest in your future.

• Disability Coverage

Bothshort- and long-term disability insuranceprovidedatnocostto our employees.

• FlexiblePTO

Taketime off when you need it, noaccruing time necessary.

• Field-Based Employee Benefits

For eligible field‑based roles that require travel, Divcon covers all business travel expenses and provides a per diem, phone allowance, tools, and PPE at no cost. Eligible employees also receive paid training and additional reimbursable business expenses.

Divcon does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies musthave a signed agreement in place prior to submitting any candidate. Unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Divcon, and no fees will be paid.